The Influence of Fiscal Policy of Local Government Towards the Level Of Community Welfare: Exhibition Of Caresidenan Surakarta And DIY

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1 THE INDONESIAN JOURNAL OF ACCOUNTING RESEARCH Vol. 18, No. 2, May 2015 Page The Influence of Fiscal Policy of Local Government Towards the Level Of Community Welfare: Exhibition Of Caresidenan Surakarta And DIY AHMAD AMIN* INTAN AMANDITA Universitas Gadjah Mada Abstract: This study aimed to examine the effect of local government fiscal policy on the public welfare in districts surrounding Surakarta and Yogyakarta. Operationalization of fiscal policy conducted using a measure of a degree of autonomy, revenue effectiveness, government activity, revenue growth, and efficiency, while public welfare was measured using the Human Development Index (HDI). The examination was done using multiple linear regression analysis. The results show that, together, a degree of autonomy, revenue effectiveness, government activity, revenue growth, and efficiency influence the achievement of HDI. However, measured individually, the only degree of autonomy and efficiency influence the achievement of HDI. Thus, it can be concluded that the government's fiscal policy affects the level of welfare. Further research should measure the difference between the achievements of the public welfare and variables affecting the health of District / Town surrounding of Surakarta and in the Province of DIY Keywords: Public Welfare, Fiscal Policy, HDI, Degree Of Autonomy, Expenditure Efficiency Abstrak: Penelitian ini bertujuan untuk menguji pengaruh kebijakan fiskal pemerintah daerah terhadap kesejahteraan masyarakat di kabupaten sekitar Surakarta dan Yogyakarta. Operasionalisasi kebijakan fiskal dilakukan dengan menggunakan ukuran tingkat otonomi, efektivitas pendapatan, aktivitas pemerintah, pertumbuhan pendapatan, dan efisiensi, sementara kesejahteraan masyarakat diukur dengan menggunakan Indeks Pembangunan Manusia (IPM). Pemeriksaan dilakukan menggunakan analisis regresi linier berganda. Hasilnya menunjukkan bahwa, bersama-sama, tingkat otonomi, efektivitas pendapatan, aktivitas pemerintah, pertumbuhan pendapatan, dan efisiensi mempengaruhi pencapaian IPM. Namun, diukur secara individual, hanya tingkat otonomi dan efisiensi yang mempengaruhi pencapaian IPM. Dengan demikian, dapat disimpulkan bahwa kebijakan fiskal pemerintah mempengaruhi tingkat kesejahteraan. Penelitian lebih lanjut harus mengukur perbedaan antara pencapaian kesejahteraan masyarakat dan variabel yang mempengaruhi kesejahteraan Kabupaten/Kota di sekitar Surakarta dan di Provinsi DIY * Corresponding author: amien@ugm.ac.id or ahm.amin@gmail.com

2 The Indonesian Journal of Accounting Research May, Vol. 18, No.2, 2015 Kata kunci: Kesejahteraan Publik, Kebijakan Fiskal, IPM, Tingkat Otonomi, Efisiensi Pengeluaran 1. Introduction The development of governance pattern requires the government to be more effective in carrying out its role as a public servant. Law no. 32 of 2004 on regional autonomy which initially set the direction of its decentralization policy emphasizes the balance of roles between the parts of government structure shifted into the process of achieving the effectiveness of government. This is stated in Law no. 23 of 2014 as the latest law on regional autonomy that shows the synergy between the central, provincial and district/city governments. Although the three are given different authority but have the same goal, namely to realize the welfare of society with the fulfillment of basic services. To control development over the long term, the government has established the National Long-Term Development Plan (RPJPN) which is divided into four stages of the National Medium-Term Development Plan (RPJMN) period. One of the periods states that the government has a goal to improve the quality of human resources, build science and technology, and strengthen competitiveness. It also relates to the approaching end of the Millennium Development Goals (MDGs) that have been implemented since The primary objective of the MDGs is to reduce poverty regarding equity distribution. The role of government in achieving the above objectives involves a wide range of activities as multi-tasking organizations ranging from education, economics, to public services (Carmeli, 2012). There is a strong relationship between government authority and the regional development process supported by sound financial condition (Scuatariu & Scutariu, 2015). The financial condition of a government will show the government's ability to achieve its goals (Clemens, Kenny, & Moss, 2007). Thus, the efficiency and effectiveness of government performance become a significant part of the public's attention as a determinant of decision-making and policies that are the responsibility of local government (Doumpos & Cohen, 2014). Consequently, 142

3 Amin and Amandita measurement and assessment of the quality and effectiveness of government performance should be undertaken for evaluation of missions (Kelly, 2002). Relevant studies on the performance and financial condition of local governments have been primarily undertaken both in Indonesia and abroad with variations in financial ratios that place greater emphasis on financial ratios in the private sector (Foltin (1999), I. Devas (2004), Wang, X (2010), Ritonga (2004), and Government of Western Australia (2013)). Research relating it to socioeconomic factors has also done by looking at the field of education, health, and economic growth. (1990), Gómez, JL, López-Hernández, AM, & Hernández-Bastida, A. (2009) Upstream, E (2009), UNICEF (2009) Gomes, RC (2013), Dihan (2013), Gousario, Freska & Christina FD (2015), Wahyu, GP (2015), Rudiyanto, M (2015), Amandita (2016)). In some of these journals, some financial ratios show significant influence on socio-economic factors such as social welfare, economic growth, and education. Others point to a strong relationship between the financial condition and the government's ability to serve its people. As part of government stakeholders, communities need information relating to government finances primarily associated with sources of income and expenses related to services (Rivenbark, Roenigk, & Allison, 2010). In Government Accounting Standard Board 34 (GASB 34) stated that a government capable of disclosing its financial transparency means that it has also fulfilled its obligations in serving the community. Definitions of regional capacity conditions have been mentioned, such as Wang, Dennis, and Tu (2007) which provide specific definitions that lead to solvency. In this research, performance evaluation and financial condition will lead to the analysis of the income approach and expenditure approach (Mardiasmo, 2002). Government revenue is divided into several kinds based on its sources such as Local Own Revenue (PAD), transfer revenue, and other legitimate income. When we look at the PAD and transfer revenue, we can know the degree of independence of a region (Carmeli (2002), Gomez (2009), Kotarba et al. (2014)). This demonstrates the implementation of decentralization as part of the implementation of regional autonomy as Groves did in 1980 to evaluate the performance of the Carmeli 143

4 The Indonesian Journal of Accounting Research May, Vol. 18, No.2, 2015 government (2002). In social democratic countries such as the Nordic region, there is a high degree of independence, and the decentralization index will be high and strongly related to the welfare of a country (Sellers & Lidstrom, 2007). In contrast to the Nordic region, Spain shows its independence is influenced by the industrialization, especially in the tourism sector (Gomez, 2009). The productivity of the government sectors will bring in revenues, and if it works well, the expected revenues will be higher in realization. Adenugba & Ogechi (2013) also states that higher realized revenues from the budget will encourage infrastructure development that will impact on the welfare of the community. This comparison of revenue and budget realizations will show the level of effectiveness of government performance. However, effectiveness in Indonesia is mostly done in government agencies rather than in districts/cities as described by Julita (2012), Marto, Hakim, & Pratiwi (2015), and Untari (2011). If the realization of income is higher than the budget, it means that there is growth that occurs. Given the revenue growth, the quality of good governance and indicating that the welfare of society is also achieved (Huther & Shah, 1998). While the realization of rising incomes is positively related to income growth, there is a need for transparency to compare between income growth and welfare-related spending as Keefar and Knack's research in Mauro (1993) suggests that corruption as a socioeconomic factor has a direct significant in revenue and expenditure growth. Government expenditure is the expenditure made to achieve the national objectives. There are many types of spending such as shopping by function and shopping by activity. According to Permendagri No. 21 the Year 2011, government spending is divided into two, namely direct and indirect expenditure. Direct spending is spending that more related to government activities in producing output (Mahmudi, 2010). In some countries, direct expenditure is referred to as public service spending (Pascual, 2003). In the euro area, government spending is measured in technical level and allocated by the European Commission (Mandl, Dierx, & Ilzkovitz, 2008). Technically it means connecting inputs with outputs as measured by the ratio of activity to direct 144

5 Amin and Amandita expenditure while allocating the link between cost and benefit. If the government can improve the efficiency level, it is expected to encourage decentralization, development, regional productivity and welfare (Huther & Shah (1998) and Carmeli (2002), Afonso (2008), Wang & Alvi (2008), Rao & Seth (2009), Prasetyo & Zuhdi (2013), Doumpos & Cohen (2014)). The table below is a financial performance measurement by using financial ratios with an income and expenditure approach. Table 1 Size of Financial Ratios and Calculations No. Financial Ratios Calculation Formulas 1. Independence Ratio locally generated revenue Transfer Revenue + loan receipts 2. Effectiveness Ratio realization of regional income regional revenue budgets 3. Revenue Growth Ratio revenue realization (t) - revenue realization (t-1) realization of year income ( t-1) 4. Activity Ratio total direct spending total regional expenditure 5. Efficiency Ratio Expenditure realization budget Source: Mahmudi (2010) Researchers propose two theories to explain the effect of financial performance on the welfare of society. The stewardship theory used by Donaldson & Davis (1989,1991) and the theory of efficient citizenship by Mccall (2009) to explain the function of government in serving the society, it can be argued that both theories can be used in the public sector accounting environment. Miller & Evers (2002) also mentioned that the government includes officials in it acting on behalf of the people's interest as servants of the people. Stewardship Theory is commonly used in private corporate governance, not for non-business organizations. As we know, the government is a non-business organization that also has a goal to earn income that is used for the benefit of state development. In Stewardship theory, there is a relationship between principals and 145

6 The Indonesian Journal of Accounting Research May, Vol. 18, No.2, 2015 stewards, which is different from agency theory (Donaldson & Davis, 1989,1991). The relationship between them is based on trust, so it does not cause cost. The rewards used for stewards are self-actualization that becomes human needs according to Maslow's theory. Raharjo (2007) mentions that Stewardship theory and agency theory have slight differences, but it can be avoided if there is no conflict and confrontation from the parties concerned. We know that the people of Indonesia follow the principle of togetherness and cooperation to minimize the possibility of conflict. Meanwhile, the development of citizenship theory was carried out by Marshal (1950) in the liberal system and Bellamy (2000) and Kartal (2002) in the Republican system. However, there are still many weaknesses for both theories, such as Marshall's theory is unable to be applied in all liberalist countries, its application is still small in scope, and not effective if implemented in a liberal region widely (Turner, 1992). While Bellamy and Kartal only emphasize that citizenship is a political right for citizens to participate in the decision-making process but this will be difficult to implement if the population is multicultural like Indonesia although citizenship is suitable to be applied (Walzer, 1998). Therefore, Mccall (2009) tries to explain by adding efficiency to this theory, emphasizing that to achieve citizenship society needs to be provided with appropriate and valid information and they are well educated to contribute to the decision-making process so that there will be a decision that includes the common interest. It also shows the community's opportunity to participate in realizing better government services. Both theories are better if done complementarily so that sustainable development will be achieved because of the trust will encourage community participation that will be followed by good government performance and accountability. This is evidenced by the Local Agenda 21 in the UK that discusses the relationship between the community and the government. If both integrate, it will have an impact on sustainable development (Selman & Parker, 1997). This study aims to analyze the effect of financial performance on the welfare of the society by using financial ratios that reflect local government policy, policy and budgeting decisions and Human Development Index (IPM) as the operationalization 146

7 Amin and Amandita of community welfare in Surakarta residency area and region DIY Province. The selection of these two regions is based on the historical aspect and community culture that is closely related to how the community acts, both as development beneficiary actors and as development actors in a participatory way. However, the two regions also have significant differences, especially related to the sociological and governance aspects associated with the recognition of the existence of the Sultanate of Yogyakarta and Kasunanan Surakarta. The fiscal policy in the financial management approach is not only focused on policy-making on expenditure allocation but also focuses on indicators showing the level of health, efficiency, and effectiveness of the allocation and realization of revenue and expenditure budgets. 2. Theoretical Framework and Hypothesis Development 2.1 The Effect of Regional Independence on Community Welfare Regional financial performance is multidimensional, and it is unable to be measured by a single indicator (Mardiasmo, 2002). The success of financial performance measurement should be accompanied by high commitment especially those who are in the top position. The local government occupies the top position in improving the welfare of society with the existence of regional autonomy. Research that analyzes regional autonomy and decentralization has been widely practiced as in Carmeli (2002), Gomez (2009), Kotarba et al. (2014). Carmeli (2002) states that regional autonomy is a dual function of the organization that involves the scope of activities from education, welfare, firefighting, to sanitation services. The activity is to meet the welfare in Israel. Then, the activity is related to the evaluation of financial performance by using four categories according to Groves namely liquidity, fiscal balance, solvency, and regional development and service. Based on the two ratios: municipal development expense per resident and local service expense per resident shows a considerable deficit followed by government goal to give better service. Another fact, regional autonomy accompanied by low financial position will reduce the resources used to serve the community especially the infrastructure 147

8 The Indonesian Journal of Accounting Research May, Vol. 18, No.2, 2015 development program that covers the education and health facilities that will determine the quality of human resources socially. Gomez (2009) evaluates the financial performance of local governments in two clusters in Spain using solvency ratios, budget flexibility, independence, sustainability, and solvency of low, medium, good, and excellent service levels. Evaluation results show that poor regional socio-economic condition is accompanied by low regional self-reliance while local government with the tourism industry and the high-income level is accompanied by high industrialization hence the region's independence is very high. In evaluating regional independence, it can use the Index of Decentralization as used by Sellers & Lidstrom (2007) which demonstrates the decentralization of 21 Nordic countries. His research shows that there is a solid relationship between the welfare of Social Democratic countries and infrastructure development. In Indonesia, Rudiyanto (2015) studied the ratio of regional autonomy by comparing the two regions in DIY and Banten provinces which are known to be both relatively independent although the ability of the region seen from the decentralization of fiscal is sufficient. It is possible that the area in funding has begun to be self-sustaining but has not been able to relinquish its dependence on external funding sources completely. The essence of using self-reliance ratios is to show how big of the local government's dependence on external funding sources and how decentralization will affect the overall welfare and regional development. Therefore, the researcher will propose the following hypothesis: Ha1. The ratio of regional autonomy has a positive effect on people's welfare. 2.2 The Influence of the Effectiveness of Regional Income on Community Welfare Self-reliance is demonstrated by the ability of the region to be self-sufficient in managing its wealth and allocating it to the needs of the community. If a government can manage its own wealth, it is better to create and increase revenue according to the target set. When it meets its needs, the region should provide funds amounting to a set budget, but if the larger realization is better, it can be used as a reserve fund. Foltin 148

9 Amin and Amandita (1999) conducted a study using a series of service performance levels associated with budget, demand, efficiency, productivity, and effectiveness. The results show that there is an increase in accountability measured by comparing the realization of the performance with the target on a monthly basis and using a community satisfaction survey. The effectiveness of regional income is related to the budget and realization achieved by the local government. The Adenugba & Ogechi (2013) study shows that governments that can achieve and increase revenue will be followed by infrastructure development. However, research on income effectiveness is mostly done in government agencies because those who manage the income are then distributed to the community in the form of services of goods and services. Case studies undertaken by Marto, Hakim, & Pratiwi (2015) analyzed the performance of the government within the local tax office in meeting the tax revenue target. Although the tax collection is not maximized, the achievement of the revenue budget target is included in the effective category with a percentage of the financial performance of about 90% -100%. Julita's research (2012) measures the extent to which the Agency can achieve revenue effectiveness for the Environment of the Province of North Sumatra by comparing the realization of revenue with the budget in The results show that the average effectiveness of income exceeds 95% which means the performance of a good institution. The funding of regional services depends on the responsibilities shared between the central and local governments effectively and efficiently. Both must synergize with each other regarding the size and composition of government revenue and expenditure policies. As the UNICEF (2009) study in the Philippines analyzes, there are effective restrictions on the flow of resources spent to meet the MDGs in central and local governments between 1998/1999 and These restrictions resulted in poor welfare programs in the Philippines. The government implemented an expenditure policy followed by improvements in revenue performance in thus impacting the quality of regional services in Agusan del Sur and Dumaguete (UNICEF, 2009). Thus, the researcher will propose the following hypothesis: 149

10 The Indonesian Journal of Accounting Research May, Vol. 18, No.2, 2015 Ha2. The effectiveness of regional income ratio has a positive effect on the welfare of the community. 2.3 The Impact of Regional Activity on Community Welfare Gómez et al. (2009) found a correlation between local financial conditions and socioeconomic conditions of 25 local governments in the Spanish region. Therefore, there need to be more complex performance measurement indicators relating to the environmental conditions of a region as an evaluation. If this can compare between regions, there will be the fact that each region has different needs and activities. Thus, the performance and socio-economic measures of each region are different. Pascual (2003) shows a positive relationship between the ratio of public service spending and the level of income made in six classes of local governments in the Philippines period Regional expenditure ratio was 22%, and the lowest was 5%. Distribution of expenditures in the education sector by 6-42%, health, and sanitation by 45-89%, family planning and water by 12%. The above facts have an impact on the impact of local government spending on community services that impact on declining poverty rates. More than 60% of shopping activities in Indonesia are used for indirect spending. The direct expenditure should have more portion because it relates to the outcome of the fulfillment of public services (Mahmudi, 2010). If we look through community participation in contributing locally generated revenue through taxes of more than 50%, then the budget for public services should be higher. Based on the Regulation of the Minister of Home Affairs no. In 2011, direct expenditure led to public service expenditures consisting of employees, service expenditures, and capital expenditures (Mahmudi, 2010). In Fazli's (2016) study, routine expenditure in North Barito regency is more significant so that the priority to provide economic infrastructure and facilities tend to be smaller because development expenditure is relatively low with an average ratio of 33,41% in period Therefore, the researcher will propose the following hypothesis: Ha3. Activity ratio has a positive effect on community welfare level. 150

11 Amin and Amandita 2.4 The Effect of Local Revenue Growth on Community Welfare In 1911, Joseph Schumpeter argued that the existence of services provided by financial institutions showed technological innovation and economic development. The perspective of Schumpeter in King & Levine (1993) proves that there is a strong financial correlation with GDP per capita growth in 80 countries in Schumpter's statement is supported by Rao & Seth (2009) which states that GDP growth can be an indicator of income productivity. Fazli (2016) proves it in his research in North Barito regency where economic growth tends to decline followed by revenue growth. Huther & Shah's (1998) study yielded a conclusion of welfare level to the quality of government governance. Based on the Government Index, four compositions indicate the ability of government among others; 1) transparency and election; 2) efficiency and effectiveness of public services; 3) implementation of health and welfare; 4) stable economic growth. The results illustrate a strong relationship between the quality of governance and per capita income. Also, there is a positive relationship between monetary and fiscal policy with decentralized spending levels. Also, there is a strong relationship between the quality of government and GDP per capita that significantly affects the human development index. While related to transparency, according to Keefer and Knack in Mauro (1993) states that corruption has a significant direct impact on revenue growth and expenditure. If the realization of a region's revenue can meet or exceed the revenue target, it will be followed by the income growth itself. Revenue targets are always raised every year because budgeted expenditures also increase. This is due to the increasing population and government programs that seek to prosper society. However, the government must be able to maintain its growth and its tendency. If the growth declines then it is necessary to find out whether it is due to macroeconomic factors or internal government. Macroeconomic factors such as inflation, a sensitive factor because revenue growth must be able to keep up. Furthermore, if it is not, the 151

12 The Indonesian Journal of Accounting Research May, Vol. 18, No.2, 2015 efficiency of spending should be done. Therefore, the researcher will propose a hypothesis in this research as follows, Ha4. A ratio of revenue growth has a positive effect on the level of people's welfare. 2.5 The Impact of Efficiency of Regional Expenditure on Community Welfare The European Commission states that efficiency is technically measured and allocated. Technically it deals directly with inputs and outputs, whereas allocations are related to costs and benefits. In his research on countries covered in the eastern economy, it is evident that it is difficult to measure efficiency at every level of activity in the public sector. This is due to direct costs and indirect costs which are not disclosed in detail in financial information (Mandl, Dierx, & Ilzkovitz, 2008). However, difficulties in measuring efficiency do not cause efficiency to be sidelined in the measurement of financial performance. Julastiana & Suartana (2011) analyzed the revenue efficiency of PAD Kabupaten Klungkung which showed that PAD revenue was efficient with an average of 70.97%. Although income and expenditure are efficient not necessarily affect welfare. This is evidenced by Gausario & Dharmastuti (2015) which states that the efficiency ratio has no significant effect on the index of human development in the territory of 20 regions I region in Indonesia. Prasetyo & Zuhdi (2013) also investigated the level of efficiency of per capita spending on education and health in 81 countries on the Human Development Index during His research proves that only Singapore and Zambia have efficiency levels along with improved human resources. Afonso & Fernandes (2008) revealed that the existence of regional autonomy could encourage the efficiency of local government expenditure followed by equitable regional productivity. The results showed that efficiency was positively and strongly correlated with education condition in each region with Tabit analysis. Although positively related and robust if measured by DEA calculations there is an uneven level of efficiency. Inequality can be seen from the range of results of the comparison of input efficiency with the output from the Centro to Alentejo areas. The value of the 152

13 Amin and Amandita input efficiency of the Centro region is to which is owned by Alentejo and compared with its output efficiency is only to Efficiency relates to the long-term capabilities of the government as in Huther & Shah (1998), Carmeli (2002), and Rao & Seth (2009). Expenditure efficiency is a concern and a government orientation in measuring the performance of government programs. Huther & Shah (1998) and Carmeli (2002), both discussed efficiency in government indexes that resulted in strong governmental quality to efficiency and decentralization. Efficiency can be attributed to fiscal space, bureaucratic level and government expenditure policy in fulfilling public services which will then drive macro performance in economic development (Wang & Alvi, 2008). According to their research, they explain that efficiency and expenditure arrangements will increase fiscal space. Fiscal space can be expanded by prioritizing the use of resources for the lowest to the highest sectors. Doumpos & Cohen (2014) analyzed efficiency in Egypt from 2003 to 2009 by using subsidized variables as inputs and goods and services as sold with the assumption of ceteris paribus. Both are related to internal operations and local government policies. This study shows that these parameters have strong implications for local financial control and citizen welfare. Therefore, the researcher will propose the following hypothesis: Ha5. Spending efficiency ratio positively influence the level of welfare. 3. Research Method This study examines the effect of local financial performance on the level of community welfare. This type of research is quantitative research that requires statistical tests. However, previous researchers will explain in advance the characteristics of the study population as well as the operational definition of each variable. The type of data used in this study is secondary data in the form of quantitative data covering LKPD data and its realization, as well as data used to measure welfare indicators obtained through BPS, regency and municipal sites concerned, and the Ministry of Finance website. 153

14 The Indonesian Journal of Accounting Research May, Vol. 18, No.2, 2015 The level of community welfare is seen from the quality of human resources as a dependent variable using indicators Human Development Index. This index includes life expectancy, old-school expectations, the average length of schooling and per capita expenditure. UNDP has stated that the indicators can describe three dimensions of economy, education, and health. The use of the Human Development Index following the mission in the second phase of RPJMN which focuses on improving the quality of Indonesian human resources. If the quality of human resources increases then it will be followed by improving the quality of life or the viability of life, declining poverty levels, and dependence on the government which becomes another indicator of welfare that will contribute to the economic growth of a country. Independent variable of this research is the financial performance of regency/city districts of Surakarta and District / Municipality in DIY region measured through income and expense analysis with the following financial ratios: A ratio of independence that shows the ability of local governments in financing activities and government affairs, especially in community service. Independent ratio = Locally generated revenue Transfer Revenue + Loan Receipts The income effectiveness ratio shows the achievement of local government in obtaining its income in accordance or exceeds the target. Effectiveness Ratio = Realized Local Revenue Regional Income budget The activity ratio shows the ability of the local government to manage its direct and indirect expenditures. However, this research will analyze the effect of public service spending directly related to government activities in improving welfare then used is a direct expenditure. Direct spending consists of direct personnel expenditures, goods expenditures and services, and capital expenditures. 154

15 Amin and Amandita Direct spending ratio = Total Direct Shopping Total Regional Expenditure Revenue growth ratio that shows the performance of the budget experienced a positive or negative growth which will also show the control of the government in regional financial management. Revenue growth ratio = Revenue Realization t Revenue Realization (t 1) Year Revenue Realization ( t 1) The expenditure efficiency ratio shows government-administered inputs and outputs and the government's ability to realize its revenues into local spending. Efficiency Ratio = realization of the expenditure budget The research aimed to test the influence of independent variable to a dependent variable by using multiple regression analysis will apply regression panel data from an independent variable to dependent ever used by Gousario & Dharmastuti (2015) as follows: IPM = α + β₁kmd + β₂efk + β 3 ATV + β 4 PPD + β 5 EFS + e Glossary: IPM Β KMD EFK ATV PPD EFS e = Human Development Index = Regression coefficient of each independent variable = Regional Independence = Revenue Effectiveness = Activity = Regional Financial Growth = Efficiency of Regional Expenditure = Standard error 4. Results and Discussion The following table shows the results of descriptive statistical calculations for each variable: 155

16 The Indonesian Journal of Accounting Research May, Vol. 18, No.2, 2015 Table 2 Descriptive Statistics N Minimum Maximum Mean Deviation Std. IPM KMD EFK ATV PPD EFS Valid N (listwise) 60 Based on the table above, it can be seen that the average value of HDI of 72.9%, above the average national HDI of 65%. The smallest IPM was 63.9% in Wonogiri District in 2010, and the highest HDI was in Yogyakarta City in As for independent variables, the highest average was the effectiveness variable of 102.5%, followed by efficiency variables (91, 2%). This is very logical when the calculation of income effectiveness is measured from the ratio of the achievement of the income level to the income budget. The achievement of the income level compared to the highest revenue budget is 120.6% by Yogyakarta City 2014, and the lowest rate was 98.5% by Sragen regency in The ratio of income effectiveness ratio is less than 100% indicating the revenue target cannot be fulfilled in the current year. Meanwhile, the highest expenditure efficiency variable was 97.1% by Sukoharjo District in 2013, and the lowest efficiency level was 82.9% by Sleman District in Revenue Growth Ratio with an average value of 15.3%, with a maximum value of 28.7% by Wonogiri District in 2010 and the lowest growth of 6.2% by Kulonprogo District in Meanwhile, the ratio of independence has an average of 13% indicate that the ability of local governments to generate revenues through local revenue is relatively low. This is indicated by a minimum value of 5% by Kabupaten Klaten in 2010 and a maximum value of 32.2% by Kota Yogyakarta The lowest average is the activity variable explained through direct spending ratio compared to the total budget. The average value for this ratio is 12.1% with a maximum value of 19.5% by Klaten District in 2013 and a minimum value of 3.8% by Sragen regency in

17 Amin and Amandita This condition indicates that most of the budget used to finance expenditure is not directly, with dominance in personnel expenditure. To ensure that tests using multiple regression provide accurate results, then first tested the normality and test classical assumptions consisting of multicollinearity test, heteroscedasticity test, and autocorrelation test. The test results are presented in the following tables: Table 3 Normality Test N Normal Parameters a,b Most Extreme Differences Test Statistic Asymp. Sig. (2-tailed) Unstandardized Residual 60 Mean, Std. Deviation, Absolute,113 Positive,055 Negative -,113,113,057 c The test results using the Kolmogorov-Smirnov One-Sample test indicate that the value of Asymp. Sig (2-tailed) is 0.057, so it is concluded that the residual data is normally distributed. Based on the table 4 shows that the multicollinearity test for each independent variable has a tolerance value> 0.1 and Variance Inflation Factor (VIF) <10, so it can be concluded that all independent variables are free from multicollinearity problems. Table 4 Multicollinearity Test 1 Model (Constant) Collinearity Statistics Tolerance VIF KMD EFK ATV PPD EFS

18 The Indonesian Journal of Accounting Research May, Vol. 18, No.2, 2015 Heteroscedasticity test was performed using glesjer test, which is to test the regression of all independent variables with absolute residual value. Test results are presented in the table below. Table 5 Heteroscedasticity Test 1 Model Unstandardized Coefficients Standardized Coefficients B Std. Error Beta (Constant),099,146,683,498 t Sig. KMD -,026,051 -,081 -,498,621 EFK,012,106,019,115,909 ATV -,101,084 -,164-1,200,235 PPD,038,060,088,635,528 EFS -,087,109 -,112 -,797,429 a. Dependent Variable: RES2 Testing by using glejser test showed that there was no heteroscedasticity in all independent variables, as indicated by Sig.> 0,05. The last classical assumption test is an autocorrelation test performed using the Durbin-Watson test. This test is crucial considering the data used in this study using time-series data in each district/city for five years. This test ensures that no autocorrelation occurs because residuals are not free from one observation to another. Table 6 Autocorrelation Test Model R R Square Adjusted R Square Std. Error of the Estimate Durbin- Watson 1,204 a,041 -,047, ,908 Test results are using a Durbin-Watson test that resulted in a DW value of Using the standard that the DW value is between dl and below 4-dU, then from the DW table with α = 5%, then DW should be between and By using the above requirements, it can be concluded that there is no autocorrelation in the data used. 158

19 Amin and Amandita Multiple linear regression tests use the model, as presented in the previous section, which aims to examine the relationship between the regional self-reliance ratio, income effectiveness ratio, activity ratio, income growth ratio, and efficiency ratio as independent variables to the Human Development Index as the dependent variable. Before the test using multiple linear regression, it is tested the level of correlation between independent variables with the dependent variable, as shown in the following table: Table 7 Correlation Test Model R R Square Adjusted R Square Std. Error of the Estimate 1,951 a 0,905 0,880 0, The table above shows that the R-value of which explains that the correlation between the dependent variable and the independent variable is robust. Then, the adjusted value of R2 indicates a value of 0.880, so it can be concluded that the independent variable influences the dependent variable by 88% and the remaining 12% is influenced by other factors outside factors in this study. The results of multiple linear regression testing are presented in the following table: Table 8 Multiple Linear Regression Test 1 Model Unstandardized Coefficients Standardized Coefficients B Std. Error Beta (Constant),270,221 1,221,227 t Sig. KMD,706,078,862 9,074,000 EFK -,065,161 -,038 -,403,688 ATV,041,127,026,323,748 PPD,090,091,081,993,325 EFS,455,165,226 2,758,

20 The Indonesian Journal of Accounting Research May, Vol. 18, No.2, 2015 Based on the test results, the regression model can be presented as follows: IPM = 0,27 + 0,706 KMD 0,065 EFK + 0,041 ATV + 0,090 PPD + 0,455 EFS + e Testing on the first hypothesis shows the value of β1 of with a significance value of This indicates that Ha1 is accepted. The budget independence of a region gives an implication of how high the ability of the government to finance the budget using the local revenue. The higher the regional capability, the local government will have greater flexibility in determining budget policy. The results of this study are in accordance with the results of previous research, namely Gousario & Dharmastuti (2015), Kotarba et al. (2014), Lucky (2013), and Sellers et al. (2007) that regional autonomy will demonstrate local services to prosper the community as principals in the public sector. Tests on the second hypothesis produce a β2 value of with a significance value of 0.688, so the test can not support Ha2. The ability of local governments to earn revenues exceeding targets has not been successful in proving the impact on improving the welfare of the people. This result is supported by research from Gousario & Dharmastuti (2015) that the effectiveness ratio does not affect welfare level. This may be because regional revenue and expenditure mechanisms are not integrated. Sectoral patterns that occurred so far resulted in the lack of coordination and unity of entities as local governments. Also, the budgeting process undertaken during this time focuses on the sectoral approach to the duties and functions of SKPD, even the budgeting model is incrementalism and line item (Mardiasmo, 2002). Tests on the third hypothesis show the β3 value of with a significance value of Thus, this test can not support Ha3, so it can be concluded that the ratio of activity does not significantly affect the level of welfare. The rejection of this hypothesis may be due to government policy in allocating budgets that are dominated by indirect spending. As stated in the research by Gomez et al. (2009), regional autonomy accompanied by low financial position will decrease the resources used to serve the community especially the infrastructure development program that covers the education and health facilities which will determine the welfare of society. 160

21 Amin and Amandita Therefore, small direct expenditure allocations will reduce the ability of local governments to deliver significant development outcomes and impacts. The fourth hypothesis test aims to measure the effect of income growth on the level of community welfare. The above test results show β4 of with the significance of These results explain that revenue growth, statistically, has no significant effect. The average revenue growth of 8.1% only slightly overcomes the average inflation that occurs in the same period of 6.5%. Concerning the inflation rate, the average income growth was 1.6%. The last is the fifth hypothesis testing that examines the effect of spending efficiency on people's welfare. The test results showed that the β5 of with a significance level of The result concluded that expenditure efficiency had a significant positive effect on the level of people's welfare. Therefore, Ha5 is supported. The concept of value for money explains that efficiency measures the level of output achievement of activity of the inputs used to achieve that output. The government's ability to budget expenditures efficiently increases the number of outputs and beneficiaries of government activities. Also, efficiency can be linked to fiscal space, bureaucratic level and government expenditure policy in fulfilling public services which will then drive macro performance in economic development (Wang & Alvi, 2008). 5. Conclusion, Implication, and Limitation Based on the tests conducted in this study, the researchers concluded that the variables used gave different effects. The influential variables are independence variable and expenditure efficiency variable. The independence variable measures the level of decentralization of government. The goal of decentralizing power from the central government to local governments is a mandate from the reform order as an effort to improve the new order which emphasizes the centralized decision-making process. Therefore, decentralization of power and decision-making is expected to cut the decision-making chain, and accelerate development in the region. Also, each region can continue development following the regional context of each. This pattern 161

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